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    Question

    In each of the following questions, a word has been

    given followed by three sentences. Identify the sentence(s) in which the word is used correctly (grammatically and contextually). ACCOUNT  (I) You must account for every penny spent during the business trip. (II) The witness gave a detailed account of the events that transpired last night. (III) High interest rates account for the sudden drop in home sales.
    A Only (I) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only (II) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both (II) and (III) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All (I), (II), and (III) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    All are correct. (I) means to explain/record, (II) is a narrative/report, (III) means to be the cause of something.

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